D’Manda Martini
@dmandamartini
The Chanteuse of Southern Maryland, Cosplayer, WATCH Award Winning Actor & 4X Nominated Costume Designer
I’ve mentioned this a few times on some podcasts, and on a panel or two. So IYKYK. Just saying. This would have made this scene infinitely better. And so honored to think this was even considered by the lovely people over on the X97 production team. #valcooper #thebitchvalcooper #XMen97 #xmen
In today’s episode of #XMen97 - she proves again why everyone calls her #thebitchvalcooper and honestly she’s worked hard to earn that. #valcooper #drvalcooper #xmen 📸: @van.img
This beautiful kaftan was thrifted for me by @joecoltoncosplay.bsky.social and has quickly become a go to look for hosting BINGO! I wish I could find this exact same thing but in different colors/patterns. Maybe I’ll need to use it as a pattern … #loungingintheirkaftans #bingo #kaftan
Thank you #birdcityrecordslp for having me to perform & hang out at the #heatedrivalry soundtrack release/listen party today!! Yall know we had to hit the Hudson Classic pose in the 2nd pic! The hype is real for Season 2!! #heatedrivalrycrave #birdcityrecords #shoplocal
It’s hard to believe that @otakon.bsky.social is only 3 weeks away!! I’ll be with #farpointcon again all weekend! My cosplay lineup this year makes me especially happy to bring favorite characters & current obsessions to the con floor. #otakon #xmen #heatedrivalry #cosplay
It’s #mutantmonday and these are the first couple of images from @van.img from @meakoopa.bsky.social HELLFIRE GALA #XMen97 watch party!! Absolutely incredible event - saw so many friends - made so many more!! X-Cited for the next episodes to drop from Season 2! w/ @joecoltoncosplay.bsky.social
Thank You @meakoopa.bsky.social for having me last night - another incredible X-Men event & I am truly honored to be a performer that people think of when they think of X-Men drag! Now let’s hope #thebitchvalcooper has a turn of character in S2! #xmen97 #valcooper 📸: @joecoltoncosplay.bsky.social
Had the best morning doing a little #heatedrivalry tour thru Hamilton while on a Canadian vacation! #goodnightshane #goodnightilya w/ @joecoltoncosplay.bsky.social
Did you guys know that #xmen97 season 2 dropped the first 3 episodes yesterday?? lol jk - my lil gay nerdy heart exploded while watching them. I’m so excited to see where the rest of the season goes!! And what Dr Val Cooper has planned for X-Factor! #thebitchvalcooper #valcooper #cosplay
The Q&A afterwards with writer/directer/actor @missannapurna was also enlightening about the style of the movie but also the complete charm of this person who created this absolutely crazy film. The movie is still touring North America, so go to their link on the profile and find one near you!
Camp Movies are BACK! We scored tickets to the local screening of #fucktoysthemovie and I have to say it was a wild ride in the best way. Immediately got the John Waters vibes - I laughed, I cried, I was turned on, shocked, gagged, and everything in between. 1/2 w/ @joecoltoncosplay.bsky.social
Got to see a prescreening of #supergirl last night but unfortunately couldn’t get all dolled up - so enjoy those #wayback looks of Kara Zor-El! It was definitely a fun movie an a different take on the character than I expected. It opens Friday in theaters! #supergirlmovie #karazorel #cosplay
From some of our first pics together to some of our most recent - singing random ass songs in our hotel rooms & having morning Trulys - I’m forever grateful to have you in my life!!! On to the next shenanigans!! Happy Birthday @jessicacrouse.bsky.social !!
Another delayed episode, but join our fun cast of characters, they catch up on life, and talk about their summer plans. Then they discuss “Xena, Warrior Princess” episodes 13 - 16 - the Golden Girls Clip Episode, the Jell-O Mold of the Gods, Seeing Double Xena, and Bad CGI Harpies.
Is this the conference for Women in STEM? #treklongisland #womeninstem @jackiecoxnyc.bsky.social @loganstoneofficial.bsky.social @jessicacrouse.bsky.social @treklongisland.bsky.social
Ok but … why is Logan so wittle? #treklongisland #startrek #cosplay 📸: @3dinfinitydc.bsky.social w/ @loganstoneofficial.bsky.social & @jessicacrouse.bsky.social
I always enjoy nights at #broadwaynatdc - but @suffsmusical.bsky.social really got me. I was crying by the second song. This story about the Suffrage movement and how the fight for equality in America is intersectional and STILL NOT OVER really hit hard. Playing thru 6/28 - get your tix!
I did this version a few years ago. I think I’m just not an Emma which is fine as there are so many variables incredible cosplayers who do Emma
From our latest episode, we’re asking you what should our next group cosplay be at @awesomecons 2027: Alice in Wonderland, Disney Villains, Lord of the Rings, or X-Men. Comment below! 2/2
Thank you @treklongisland.bsky.social for having us this weekend! Had an absolute blast!!! As you know we like having matching fandom looks as well as chaotic groups of random characters. #2dqlbpod @jessicacrouse.bsky.social @loganstoneofficial.bsky.social @3dinfinitydc.bsky.social 1/2
Finally, after @losthiskeysman.bsky.social planted the idea in my head two years ago, the Crystalline Entity makes its debut at @treklongisland.bsky.social Thank you to @joecoltoncosplay.bsky.social who designed & executed the Crystal tendrils. #crystallineentity #startrek #startrektng #cosplay
Just regular Saturday mornings with @jessicacrouse.bsky.social at a con - @treklongisland.bsky.social #treklongisland #jadziadax #crystallineentity #startrek
After a long hiatus, the Post- @awesomecons episode is finally coming! Technical difficulties & crazy life events have delayed this episode for months!!! Here we talk cons, and of course episodes 9 - 12 which contain some of the Gracie’s things we’ve seen thus far!!
Mutant Monday Mood. #sage #tessa #xmen #mutantmonday #cosplay 📸: @notnowjosh
New Episodes coming soon - but you can catch all four of us IN PERSON at @treklongisland.bsky.social next weekend - here’s our schedule of incredible events that we will be a part of! We hope you’ll come say hi! #2dqlbpod #treklongisland
It's just under two weeks until @treklongisland.bsky.social and I'm super excited to debut a costume a long time in the making - the Crystalline Entity!!! Full schedule coming soon, but hope to see you all there!! #startrek #treklongisland #cosplay
“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” — E.E. Cummings 📸: @erikwphotography.bsky.social 🌈 : @morganwellscloset 💇🏼♀️: @charlemagnechateau.bsky.social #pridemonth #lgbtq #queer #drag #trans